One thing our family likes to do in the nice weather is go for a walk after supper. We are very lucky to have an amazing system of trails in Wasaga Beach, and throughout South Georgian Bay. In Wasaga Beach in particular, we owe a lot of our trail system to the vision and work of Harold Culham. If you had the pleasure of meeting Harold, you knew that you were in the presence of someone who dedicated a lifetime to building a community. Talk your ear off, absolutely, but it was never boring or self-centered, it was always about how to improve our community and live better each day. I have included a picture here of Harold, this was taken by "On the Bay" Magazine, as part of their Grassroots Heroes series. The link to the story is here. (I'm sorry its a copy, but its the best I could get!)
Sadly Harold passed away in the fall of 2012, but he left a legacy of trails and paths throughout Wasaga Beach, and a final dream for a 20km bike trail. This Saturday, June 1st at 10am, a granite monument will be unveiled and dedicated to Harold as a testament to the vision and 'can-do' attitude that he displayed. The Town of Wasaga Beach, and Ontario Parks will also be officially opening Harold's Bike trail for all to enjoy! June 1st is International Trails Day, which is a fitting day to celebrate the achievements of such a community leader. So if you happen to be in the area, stop in, say hi, take a stroll, and be grateful for such a wonderful legacy.There is another International Trails Day event taking place in our area. Creemore is hosting a great day of fun events including a fun run, bike rodeo, live entertainment and updated trails information. Check out www.clearview.ca for more information.
So get out and enjoy all that our area has to offer!
Have a great weekend! Corrine
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